International Driving Permits
(Convention on Road Traffic, United Nations, Geneva 1949)
If you are renting a car in another country, you may need an International Driving
Permit. CIBT can obtain this important document for you.
International Driving Permits are recognized in over 160 countries, and they are
mandatory in over 80 countries. A similar document, the Inter-American Driving
Permit is recognized throughout Latin America and is mandatory for driving in such
places as Brazil and Uruguay. CIBT can obtain either document. In the U.S., the
permits are issued by AAA in accordance with the United Nations Convention on Road
Traffic.
If you are planning to rent a car or drive a private vehicle, then there is a good
chance that you need this special license. In some cases the permit must be shown
to the rental car agency - in other cases, it's only needed in the event of a traffic
accident or violation.
If you have any questions about the driving requirements for a particular destination,
please call the CIBT at (800) 929-2428.
CIBT's processing fee is $45, plus the issuance fee of $15 and the shipping fee
of $21. Click here for a printable version
of the International Driving Permit application.
Countries which honor International Driving Permits